How Transformative Could AI Be For Working Professionals? New Book Explores

Inevitable AI: Art of Growth with Generative Intelligence by Aswin Chandarr offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of growth and innovation. Starting from knowing what is Artificial Intelligence, to understanding its working model by using cartoons, illustrations, stories and captivating dialogues. From getting the idea of how it can change your ideas into vision to understanding how Artificial Intelligence makes your life easier, can help you make your daily work easy.

Here's an excerpt from Aswin Chandarr's Inevitable AI: Art of Growth with Generative Intelligence

Imagine stumbling upon a magic lamp, only to have a genie emerge, offering to fulfil your every desire. But here's the twist: you can't see this genie. Instead, its presence subtly permeates your smartphone, smart home devices, and online interactions. This invisible force, orchestrating the magic behind screens and algorithms, is called Artificial Intelligence (AI). Much like the mystical genies of folklore, AI captivates our modern world with its seemingly miraculous capabilities. Yet, despite its omnipresence, the true nature of this modern-day marvel eludes many.

AI, once confined to the realms of imaginative tales penned by visionaries like Isaac Asimov, has seamlessly integrated itself into our daily lives. It's as if the fantastical stories of science fiction have leaped from the pages into our living rooms, workplaces, and handheld devices. However, this captivating journey is cloaked in layers of mystery. Utter the phrase "Artificial Intelligence" in a room, and you'll witness a spectrum of reactions ranging from awe and fascination to confusion and skepticism.

Isn't it intriguing? The term "Artificial Intelligence," hailed as the frontier of modern innovation, remains enigmatic to most. It's a well-known play where everyone knows the title, yet only some genuinely comprehend the script. Pose the question "What is Artificial Intelligence?" to your neighbour, a university professor, a tech-savvy friend, or the ambitious founder of a burgeoning AI startup. You'll receive a cacophony of responses, often contradictory.

This diversity of understanding is more than just due to the expansive scope of AI but also its chameleon-like adaptability. The term 'AI' seamlessly morphs to fit various narratives, sometimes serving as a mere marketing buzzword while other times embodying a genuine transformative force. Unlike the internet's clear-cut essence of connecting the world, AI resembles a boundless ocean—deep, ever-changing, and challenging to decode explicitly.

Picture assembling a puzzle with infinite pieces, each unique yet contributing to the enigmatic final picture. Now, imagine a puzzle where the ultimate image remains a mystery. This analogy encapsulates the challenge of grappling with the concept of intelligence, especially when appending the term 'artificial.' The complexity multiplies exponentially.

Consider, for a moment, the crystal clarity of an artificial diamond. Its purpose and composition are readily apparent when viewed under the right light. Similarly, when a patient receives an artificial heart, the life-saving function is immediately recognized and celebrated. The clarity stems from the specificity of the original entities they aim to replicate, where purposes are well-understood and defined.

However, intelligence is far from a singular, tangible entity. It's a rich tapestry woven with threads of problem-solving, creativity, emotional understanding, memory, and various cognitive functions. What constitutes intelligence varies from one individual to another, from one culture to the next. While some may view a brilliant mathematician as the epitome of intelligence, others may consider a gifted musician its true representation. Some even argue that a parent skilfully navigating the challenges of raising a child exhibits intelligence at its most profound.

When we endeavour to craft "artificial intelligence," we do not aim to replicate a single, well-defined function. Instead, we're entering a realm where we seek to mimic an array of cognitive processes, many of which we haven't fully understood ourselves. Furthermore, the standards and benchmarks for AI aren't universally accepted. Is a calculator proficient at solving mathematical problems faster than any human considered intelligent? Or does an AI earn that designation only when it can write poetry, discern emotions, or dream?

Herein lies the excitement and challenge of our journey. As we delve deeper into AI, we're not just gaining insights into machines and algorithms. We're embarking on a profound introspection, a quest to grasp the very essence of intelligence. In pursuing artificial intelligence, we inadvertently strive to understand ourselves better. So, while the allure of creating thinking machines may initially captivate us, we're truly engaged in holding a mirror up to the myriad facets of the human mind.

Extracted with permission from Aswin Chandarr's Inevitable AI: Art of Growth with Generative Intelligence